CD-60SCE Dreadnought, All-Mahogany
Natural
A solid mahogany top and a Fishman system, well under the price that usually buys either
Amazon rating
4.4 (888)Price band
$300 - $500
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The short version
Two things separate this from the crowd of budget dreadnoughts. The first is the top: solid mahogany, not laminate, braced with quartersawn scalloped X bracing. Mahogany is drier and more midrange-focused than spruce, with a compressed attack that flatters strumming and forgives a heavy hand — and because the top is solid, it will open up over years of playing rather than staying exactly as it left the factory. The second is the neck. Fender's easy-to-play profile has genuinely rolled fingerboard edges, the kind of detail that normally arrives via an aftermarket setup, and the 12-inch radius is flatter than most acoustics, which makes barre chords and bends noticeably less work. The Fishman CD-1 preamp adds volume, bass, treble and a clear onboard tuner.
Score profile
Six axes, scored 1-10. These are editorial judgements about what this instrument delivers for the money — not measurements, and not anyone else’s ratings.
- Build
- 8.0
- Tone
- 8.0
- Versatility
- 7.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Hardware
- 7.0
- Value
- 9.0
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Full specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Model | CD-60SCE Dreadnought, All-MahoganyNatural |
| Body | |
| Body | Dreadnought cutaway |
| Body wood | Solid mahogany top with laminated mahogany back and sides |
| Top | Solid mahogany |
| Back & sides | Laminated mahogany |
| Bracing | Quartersawn scalloped "X" |
| Body finish | Gloss |
| Pickguard | 1-ply black |
| Neck & fingerboard | |
| Neck joint | Set neck |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Neck profile | Fender easy-to-play shape with rolled fingerboard edges |
| Neck finish | Gloss urethane |
| Scale length | 25.3" (643 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Walnut (current Fender specification; early production used rosewood) |
| Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Frets | 20 |
| Fret size | Vintage |
| Inlays | 3 mm pearloid dot |
| Nut | Crème plastic |
| Nut width | 1.69" (43 mm) |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Walnut, with white bridge pins with black dots |
| Tuners | Chrome die-cast |
| Hardware finish | Chrome |
| Electronics | |
| Electronics | Fishman CD-1 preamp with under-saddle pickup |
| Controls | Volume, bass, treble, integrated tuner with on/off switch and low-battery indicator |
| General | |
| Type | Acoustic-electric guitar |
| Strings | Fender Dura-Tone 880L coated 80/20 (.012-.052) |
| Finish | Natural |
| Orientation | Right-handed |
30 verified fields. Specifications come from the manufacturer first, then the Amazon listing, then authorised dealers — sources are listed at the foot of this page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
The good and the bad
What we like
- Solid mahogany top, not a laminate, so the tone develops over time
- Rolled fingerboard edges give a broken-in feel most guitars at this price never have
- Fishman CD-1 preamp with a genuinely readable onboard tuner
- Warm, controlled low end that avoids the boominess common in budget dreadnoughts
What we do not
- Sharp fret ends are the most commonly reported quality-control issue
- 43 mm nut width feels cramped for dedicated fingerstyle work
- Laminated back and sides, so only the top will mature with age
Who it is for
Skill level
Styles it suits
What owners and reviewers report
Patterns we found across published reviews and owner feedback. These are summaries of recurring themes — we do not reproduce or invent individual testimonials.
What comes up most
- Reviewers consistently describe the mahogany voicing as warm and balanced, with defined rather than boomy bass
- Tuning stability is praised in a price bracket where it often is not
- The rolled fingerboard edges are singled out as unusual below $500
Frequent complaints
- Sharp fret ends requiring clean-up are the single most repeated complaint
- The 43 mm nut width is described as cramped by some fingerstyle players
Recognised strengths
- Most owners report it as clearly worth the price paid
- The Fishman preamp and onboard tuner are treated as genuine working features rather than token additions
Recognised weaknesses
- Fender factory quality control on fretwork varies between examples
The verdict
This is the acoustic to recommend when someone wants one guitar that can be played on the sofa on Monday and plugged into a PA on Saturday. The all-mahogany voicing is warm and controlled rather than boomy, the cutaway and the 12-inch radius make the upper frets genuinely usable, and the rolled fingerboard edges are the standout detail at this money. Fret finishing is the recurring weak spot — several owners report needing to dress sharp ends — and the 43 mm nut is on the narrow side for dedicated fingerstyle players. Neither issue is enough to change the recommendation.
Sources
- Fender — CD-60SCE Dreadnought, All-Mahogany specifications
- Amazon listing (B07FYQP9ML)
- MusicRadar — Fender CD-60S All-Mahogany review
- Sweetwater — owner reviews
Amazon rating captured 2026-08-24. ASIN B07FYQP9ML.